You Have to Know When It’s Time to Walk Away
And then have the courage to do it.
I’m no quitter.
If only because I’m so stubborn, I can’t imagine a scenario too tough or another person so difficult that it makes me want to give up.
I hate giving up.
Because I like to win. And “winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
But as I’ve gone through my twenties, I’ve learned — you’re never going to win them all.
And sometimes, letting go and walking away is how you do win.
When to walk away
Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a friendship — walk away from things that no longer serve you or positively contribute to your life.
That’s not to say that you should immediately abandon a meaningful relationship when the road gets rocky. But it’s okay to choose to walk away — if you gave it your all, and even if you didn’t.
One of my favorite quotes comes from H. Havelock Ellis:
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”
Of knowing when to walk away, and when to keep fighting.
